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Name: Bidwell
Address: 1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC, United States, 20002
Telephone: (202) 547-0172
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

Award-winning

Bidwell

4.4

565 Reviews

$30 and under

American

1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

About this restaurant

Innovative
Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch

Chef John Mooney’s restaurant gets its name from General John Bidwell, an Army general in the 1800′s and founder of Chico, California. An avid farmer, he developed the Bidwell heirloom melon, a gold medal winning flour, and California’s first commercial raisin crop.
The Bidwell menu features Chef John Mooney’s signature dishes with Southern flair and flavor including: Gin & Tonic Salmon with Caramelized Cauliflower, Crispy Deviled Eggs with Homemade Ranch Dressing, Lobster Taco with Avocado Tomatillo Salsa, and Suckling Pig. Completing the menu is a confidently curated selection of regional wines, craft beers and classic cocktails.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 547-0172
Website
http://www.bidwelldc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
We do not have a private dining room. However, we do offer buyouts and have a large patio area.

Location
1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Neighborhood
NoMa
Cross street
Union Market Square
Parking details
Parking lot is secured and free
Public transit
Red Line Meto-NoMa
Additional
Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Drunken Bean Dip**$9.00
goat cheese, cilantro, tomato & grilled flatbread
Lobster Taco*$11.00
fresh lobster, pepperjack cheese, spinach, avocado-tomatillo salsa, & jicama slaw
Mac and Cheese*$9.00
gruyere, knockanore cheddar
Organic Fries$8.00
with homemade ketchup
Roasted Cauliflower**$9.00
Sauteed Mushrooms with herbs$9.00
mixed herbs, shallots, garlic
Spicy Spinach$9.00
red pepper chili flakes, shallots & golden raisin (Can be prepared not spicy)
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts**$9.00
Baked Garlic Shrimp$13.00

Sandwiches

Raclette Grilled Cheese$16.00
gouda, white truffle oil, sourdough, slowpoached egg
Bidwell Burger*$18.00
"Patty melt", caramelized onions, aged cheddar, seeded rye
Organic Amish Turkey Burger with Monterey Jack$18.00
sunflower seed bun, jack cheese, avocado

Soups

Irish American Onion Soup* **$9.00
Knockanore smoked irish cheddar
Buttnernut Squash**$9.00
fried sage, toasted pumpkin seed

Bivalves

Raw Oysters**$2.50
local Chesapeak Bay

Cooked

Crispy Fried Oysters$12.00
four oysters, green chile buttermilk dressing
Roasted Oysters$10.00
three oysters with garlic butter bacon, parmesan
Mussels*$10.00
white wine, or marinara & garlic bread
- 1 Pint$10.00
- 1 Quart$18.00

Organic Salads

Pear Salad* **$13.00
mixed greens, bleu cheese, toasted pecans, golden raisins, homemade balsamic dressing
Caesar Salad*$12.00
romaine hearts, shaved parmesan, crispy kale & parsley, homemade sourdough croutons & anchovy parmesan dressing
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad**$14.00
dried cranberry, popped sorghum, tangerine, pistachio, homemade ricotta, homemade balsamic dressing
Bidwell Kale Salad* **$12.00
lemon, olive oil, cashews, homemade sourdough croutons & anchovy parmesan dressing
Bidwell House Salad* **$11.00
mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomato, shaved carrots, homemade thousand island or ranch dressing

Organic Salads Additions

to any salad

Chicken$8.00
Rock Shrimp$9.00
Salmon$11.00
Steak$12.00

Entrees

Grilled Strip Steak & Organic Fries*$30.00
seasonal greens & bearnaise
Short Ribs$29.00
mashed potatoes, caramelized brussels sprouts, au jus
Grilled King Salmon$27.00
cauliflower, green beans
Fried Chicken$25.00
mashed potatoes, green beans, pan gravy
Grilled & Roasted Seasonal Vegetables with romesco sauce$24.00
Homemade Fettuccine & Rock Shrimp$25.00
butternut squash, parsnips, brussels sprouts, parmesan
- Vegetarian$20.00

What 565 people are saying

Bidwell reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

565 Reviews

JI
JoanneI
Richmond45 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great location and one of the only sit-down restaurants in Union Market. What an area!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Washington DC9 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mac and cheese was delicious! Service was very kind. Nice restaurant to sit inside on a hot day and still enjoy Union market
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JNO28
New York City25 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 24, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I didn’t dine here because they were closed. Open Table let me make a reservation even though they were closed that day.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Denver26 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First at the Bidwell and I will be back. Fried chicken is one my favorite meals so I had to order theirs, and I was not disappointed. Breading was flavorful and crispy, the chicken was Judith, and the sides of green beans and mashed potatoes were great. Cannot wait to eat there again.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore1 review
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent! Quality of the food is top shelf! My family went to celebrate my daughter’s birthday. Appetizer: Buffalo Wings, delicious and tasty with a kick! Main Course: Fried Chicken Ny Strip Steak Patty Melt Burger All entrees were top notch!!! Love the food the staff and service!
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Charlotteluvdfood VIP
Charlotte36 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
It was ok food nothing great but wasn’t awful They need something to make it stand out with all the other restaurants in the area.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC4 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Went for dinner with my daughter, food was very good, cocktails were ok. My one complaint has to do with service. This restaurant is located inside of a food hall- without a dedicated bathroom. During dinner my daughter needed to use the restroom, I got up to take her and when I returned the waiter had cleared our table.. he said he thought we had dined and dashed. While they did bring back out our pizza, it left a bad taste in my mouth.
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Johnson
Washington DC10 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great meal. Wide variety of options on the menu. Great service and food was tasty. Restaurant is a little noisy but will definitely be back.
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CatherineA VIP
Austin20 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Bidwell was an enjoyable place for brunch though in a whirlwind of bustling activity as people shop in stalls nearby. There is free parking close by though entrance and exit is on 6th Street NE only. My patty melt burger was well prepared with high quality ingredients. The iced tea was served in a mason jar mug. My guests egg white omelet came with hash brown potatoes. Service is friendly but a bit inexperienced. There is a large well stocked bar against the wall. I’d go back to try more of the entrees. If you are lucky enough to get a parking space in the lot. Definitely try this restaurant!
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leysuz
Washington DC6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a lovely dinner at Bidwell's. One of our party needed gluten free foods, and he got a gluten free pizza. There was something for everyone.
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1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Cross street
Union Market Square
Neighborhood
NoMa
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking lot is secured and free
Public transit
Red Line Meto-NoMa
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.bidwelldc.com/
Phone number
(202) 547-0172
Private party facilities
We do not have a private dining room. However, we do offer buyouts and have a large patio area.

Bidwell

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Sharing Bites / Sides

Drunken Bean Dip**$9.00

Lobster Taco*$11.00

Mac and Cheese*$9.00

Organic Fries$8.00

Roasted Cauliflower**$9.00

Sauteed Mushrooms with herbs$9.00

Spicy Spinach$9.00

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts**$9.00

Baked Garlic Shrimp$13.00

Sandwiches

Raclette Grilled Cheese$16.00

Bidwell Burger*$18.00

Organic Amish Turkey Burger with Monterey Jack$18.00

Soups

Irish American Onion Soup* **$9.00

Buttnernut Squash**$9.00

Bivalves

Raw Oysters**$2.50

Cooked

Crispy Fried Oysters$12.00

Roasted Oysters$10.00

Mussels*$10.00

Organic Salads

Pear Salad* **$13.00

Caesar Salad*$12.00

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad**$14.00

Bidwell Kale Salad* **$12.00

Bidwell House Salad* **$11.00

Organic Salads Additions

Chicken$8.00

Rock Shrimp$9.00

Salmon$11.00

Steak$12.00

Entrees

Grilled Strip Steak & Organic Fries*$30.00

Short Ribs$29.00

Grilled King Salmon$27.00

Fried Chicken$25.00

Grilled & Roasted Seasonal Vegetables with romesco sauce$24.00

Homemade Fettuccine & Rock Shrimp$25.00

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